Jaun and Mimi at Matejas
By Adam Caddell
On Monday night we went to Rocky’s Hideaway. Only opened for about six weeks, Rocky’s Hideaway specializes in New Mexican cuisine.
A true icon of Jaltemba bay, Roque Garcia is one of the only truly experienced restaurateurs, and stays true to his roots of New Mexico.
Upon sitting down, we were pleased to find out that all meals come with a starter sized bowl of soup.
Excited, due to the fact that it has been a bit chilly the past couple of nights, a warm bowl of soup sounded fantastic.
We were surprised, however, that the soup that wound up at our table was below room temperature cold.
“Ahhh, its gazpacho!” I thought out loud.
Gazpacho, for those who do not know, is a cold tomato soup that originated from Spain and Portugal.
A blended cold soup that is light and refreshing with hints of parsley that works wonderful to cleanse one's palate.
In between courses we enjoyed live entertainment with students from both the kindergarten and Conalep performed a traditional Mexican folkloric dance.
The performances went by almost too fast, overall a dazzling spectacle of boot-stomping, sombrero crashing, bright colors and intricate dance steps.
Finally our entrees arrived.
I ordered the lamb stew, and my sister, Dylan had ordered the Chiles Rellanos.
The Chilies Rellanos are Dylan’s favorite, and as I have said in the past, she is a true connoisseur.
Although different than the classic stuffed with cheese and battered then drenched in a red sauce.
These chilies were stuffed with pulled chicken into a roasted poblano pepper, and covered in a smoky cheese sauce. “Really, really good.” Said Dylan, between mouthfuls. I had a taste and agreed full heartedly.
My lamb stew was fantastic. Not so much stew as much as braised chunks of tender lamb with perfectly cooked carrots, onions and potatoes.
The juices were fragrant and divine and made for a perfect dip to soak up with the house made sopaipillas. Spicy, warm and hearty, this was feel good, comfort food.
As we sat and laughed with our friends under the cool night sky, we had to ask ourselves if this could get any better.
English is spoken
Live entertainment – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Rocky’s Hideaway is located along the highway, across from the entrance to Guayabitos while driving to Puerto Vallarta it is on your left.
For Sale Glass topped dining table with four cushioned
chairs. Very nice...glass and cushions in tip top shape and seats
very comfortable..asking $4000 pesos.
Top Ten Facts about Mexico Real Estate
Puerto Vallarta - Mexico Alive, a Puerto
Vallarta-based real estate development company, has been hosting
educational real estate seminars in various cities throughout Mexico for
more than a year. These events are called Discovery Weekends and average
about 40 attendees and $3.5 million in sales per event.
During the four-day, three-night events Mexico Alive representatives and
third-party sources educate attendees about the vast investment,
recreational and retirement opportunities awaiting real estate buyers in
Mexico, discussing topics such as lending, insurance, local culture,
health care, property value and appreciation.
Mexico Alive has found that Discovery Weekend attendees consistently ask
the same questions, most of which are fueled by the current housing and
economic crisis plaguing the U.S. In an effort to educate more people
about the facts surrounding Mexican real estate purchases, Mexico Alive
has decided to share the "ten things people don't know about Mexico real
estate" — and didn’t think to ask until the recent housing and financial
crisis.
1. Property in Mexico can be purchased with a self-directed IRA
(Individual Retirement Account) with no penalty, because buying foreign
real estate is the same as buying a stock or bond. The only catch is the
property must be treated as an investment.
2. Property values in some Mexican markets have doubled in the last five
years—and continue to appreciate. Even markets experiencing a slower
appreciation are still steadily rising. For example, properties in
Mazatlan, Mexico, have appreciated an average of ten percent per year
for the past ten years.
3. Of the 4.1 million Americans who reside in other countries,
approximately one million reside in Mexico.
4. Some of the larger groups of Americans and Canadians can be found in
Mazatlan, San Miguel de Allende, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara-Lake
Chapala and Los Cabos.
5. The top ten fly-in destinations in Mexico are: La Paz, Mazatlan,
Manzanillo, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Cancun-Riviera Maya, Acapulco, Mexico
City, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.
6. Banking institutions like Wachovia (NYSE: WB) and Deutsche Bank
(NYSE: DB) offer fixed-rate mortgages for properties in Mexico.
7. Mexican property can now be insured by US-based title companies, such
as Stewart Title (NYSE: STC) and First American (NYSE: FAF). The cost
for title insurance is estimated at about $5 per $1,000.
8. Non-nationals can now securely own Mexican real estate on or near a
coastline or border with another country. The property is purchased
through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican corporation for foreign
purchasers.
9. Properties in Mexico can be purchased with a reverse mortgage.
10. For a $140,000 investment, a buyer can own a view lot with a 900
square-foot home, a 1,200 square-foot patio and all household
necessities (i.e. furniture, kitchen fixtures, etc.)
Mexico Alive’s Discovery Weekend events are offered in various cities
throughout Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. In Mazatlan,
the Discovery Weekends are hosted by the El Cid Resort and are
all-inclusive affairs, featuring a tour of the historic city, visits to
a variety of properties, sunset cruise, authentic Mexican fiesta and all
food and beverages. The event costs $185 per individual or $250 per
couple. Mexico Alive plans to expand its unique, educational concept of
Discovery Weekends to a dozen Mexican destinations.
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